North Carolina's Sublime Mountain Retreats
October 20 - 23, 2020
North Carolina’s Southern Banks
November 16 - 22, 2020
Holidays on Georgia's Backroads
December 8 - 12, 2020
Backroads to Apalachicola
February 1 - 7, 2021
The Colorado Explorer
June 10 - 17, 2021
Normandy + Brittany: France's West Country
July 11 - 22, 2021
Jersey, Sark + Guernsey: the Splendid Channel Islands
August 31 - September 9, 2021
Jasper to Vancouver, by Scenic Rail
August 22- 30, 2021
Exploring Vancouver Island
August 27 - September 5, 2021
Exploring Wales!
October 9 – 19, 2021
Tuscan Treasures & the Isle of Elba
October 23 - November 1, 2021
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Explore Up Close is more than just our name - it's our travel style. It means we like taking the backroads, discovering what's around the next bend, and immersing ourselves in local culture. It means we love exploring places - and meeting people - with stories to tell.
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Private Trips
Explore Up Close is about exploration travel - and we specialize in crafting custom travel for private groups. From educational travel for private institutions, to small groups of families and friends . . . contact us to discuss the possibilities!
Featured Trip
Normandy and Brittany: France's West Country
Discover powerful World War II history, charming medieval towns, and France's dramatic West Coast in July 2021!